China Southern Power’s Transelec Talks Said to Face Delays

Power lines in Temuco, Chile.

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China Southern Power Grid Co.’s attempt to acquire control of Chilean power transmission company Transelec SA has hit a snag due to differences over valuation, according to people familiar with the matter.

The companies are trying to overcome the pricing hurdles and are continuing negotiations, but the timing of a possible agreement is unclear, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.